Big myth to hit small screen

The controversy surrounding the legend of Liquan village has proven a goldmine for the culture industry - that is, one that's about to shine even brighter on the silver and small screens.

Several Chinese writers published novels about the myth before 2010 and the legend will be made into a TV series in 2011 and eventually a film.

A production team is recruiting foreign actors for the filming of the TV series The Lost Roman Legion, which will begin shooting in May. The series is part of an investment project by the Beijing Zhejiang Chamber of Commerce.